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The status recorded for “R Train Wheel Wear Issue” is under investigation.

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R Train Wheel Wear Issue

Sector: Mass Transit • Location: New York City, New York, United States

Source: Gothamist

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Under Investigation

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has pulled 24 relatively new R160 model subway cars from service due to unusual and rapid wheel wear. The issue is causing longer wait times and disruptions on the R train line in Brooklyn. The MTA is investigating the cause and has reassigned some G line trains to the R line to mitigate delays.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Mass Transit, Rail, Tunnel
Location: New York City, New York, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Gothamist

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The project “R Train Wheel Wear Issue” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in New York City, New York, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Gothamist.

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Original status	under investigation
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has pulled 24 relatively new R160 model subway cars from service due to unusual and rapid wheel wear. The issue is causing longer wait times and disruptions on the R train line in Brooklyn. The MTA is investigating the cause and has reassigned some G line trains to the R line to mitigate delays.
Original sector	Transportation

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	New York
City	New York City

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Source	Gothamist
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Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Rail, Tunnel
Article published date	2026-05-30

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